Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common overuse injury of the shin provoked following weight bearing activities including exercise [1-3]. MTSS is characterised by pain along the bottom two thirds of the inside of the shin bone [1, 3-5]. This condition is a common cause of pain and dysfunction amongst athletic populations, particularly those involving repetitive dynamic or impact based loads such as running, dancing or jumping [1, 3, 6, 7] and is something that we regularly treat at Avenues Physio-Fitness. This debilitating condition is very painful and distressing for many young athletes. Pain and dysfunction often limits training participation and impairs competition performance. Recovery can take several weeks or even months, with the potential to impact on an athletes entire season [6]. It is essential that an athlete is treated by a team of therapists with extensive knowledge in lower limb biomechanics, training factors and the pressures on the body with dynamic sport.

MTSS is one of the most common causes of leg pain following exercise [3]. It accounts for 10-20% of running injuries, and up to 60% of overuse injuries of the leg [7]. So what causes shin splints? Overall, the evidence is varied and the causes appear to be multi factorial. There are three main factors that our physiotherapists will explore with you to diagnose and help treat your shin pain. These factors simply are muscle imbalances or lower limb biomechanics, training errors/ equipment errors or body mass [4].Read More

Early in every sporting season, we notice a specific trend in relation to youth injuries that present to Avenues Physio-Fitness. As training and competition start to get into full swing, or as training loads peak, many young athletes become overloaded and niggles begin. At this point, all athletes are at their highest risk of suffering serious and often, season-ending injuries. Additionally, many dynamic sports, with explosive movements, repeated landings and sudden changes of direction significantly increase the risk of serious injuries. The team at Avenues Physio-Fitness have some timely tips and tricks to keep our athletes in top shape and injury free.Read More

Great news! ACC is now supporting our wonderful post-operative clients even further with their recovery by providing subsidy for our awesome group classes. What a great way to regain your full function this supportive, small group environment. These classes need to be essential for you to regain your full fitness and achieve your goals following your ACC surgery. Please talk further with your physiotherapist regarding this. We are so excited about this we have created a special post-operative concession card for $50 for 10 classes or independent gym sessions. Please call or email your physiotherapist or our friendly reception team for more details. Please click here to find a copy of our extensive class schedule which now includes Pilates, Yoga and Strength & Conditioning classes. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

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Avenues Physio-Fitness is a contemporary independent physiotherapy practice located in the heart of Tauranga. Its clinicians are dedicated to delivering excellence in physiotherapy, fitness, Pilates and rehabilitation.